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Redmi Note 9 Pro

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Redmi Note 9 Pro
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
First releasedNote 9 Pro: May 5, 2020; 6 years ago (2020-05-05)
Note 9 Pro Max: May 12, 2020; 6 years ago (2020-05-12)
PredecessorRedmi Note 8 Pro
SuccessorRedmi Note 10 Pro
RelatedRedmi Note 9 / Redmi Note 5G
Compatible networksGSM / HSDPA / 4G LTE
ColorsNote 9 Pro: Tropical Green, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray
Note 9 Pro (India)/Pro Max: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
Dimensions165.8 × 76.7 × 8.8 mm (6.53 × 3.02 × 0.35 in)
Weight7.37 oz (209 g)
Operating systemInitial
Android 10 with MIUI 11 interface
Current
Android 12 with MIUI 14 interface
System-on-chipAll models: Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPUAll models: Octa-core (2x 2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6 x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPUAll models: Adreno 618
Memory4/6/8GB RAM
Storage64/128GB
Removable storagemicroSDXC, up to 512 GB
SIM2× Nano-SIM
BatteryLi-po 5,020 mAh (non-removable)
ChargingNote 9 Pro (India): 18W wired
Note 9 Pro (global): 30W wired
Note 9 Pro Max: 33W wired
USB Type-C 2.0
Rear cameraNote 9 Pro / Pro Max:
  • 64MP Primary AI lens, wide-angle with 1/1.72" Samsung GW1 sensor (f/1.9)
  • 8MP Ultra-wide (119°) f/2.2
  • 5MP Macro
  • 2MP Depth
    Note 9 Pro (India):

Note 9 Pro / Pro Max:

  • 48MP Primary AI lens, wide-angle with Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM2 sensor (f/1.8)
  • 8MP Ultra-wide (119°) f/2.2
  • 5MP Macro
  • 2MP Depth
    All lenses with auxiliary lens, features LED flash, HDR and panorama
    Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps with gyro-EIS
Front cameraNote 9 Pro (Global/India): 16MP wide-angle (f/2.5)
Lens size: 1/3.06"
Note 9 Pro Max: 32MP wide-angle
Lens size: 1/2.8"
All models support HDR and panorama
Video: 1080p@30/120fps
Display6.67" IPS LCD DotDisplay
1080 × 2400 pixels
20:9 aspect ratio
~395 ppi density
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
  • NavIC (Note 9 Pro Max only)
Data inputs
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyro
  • Proximity
  • Compass
References[1][2][3]

The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max are mid-range Android smartphones manufactured by Xiaomi and branded by Redmi. It was released on May 5, 2020 () for the Note 9 Pro global, March 17 for the Indian market[4] (sales resume on March 25 due to the first sales end in minutes[5]) and on May 12, 2020 for the Note 9 Pro Max.

The Note 9 Pro Max has a different camera island and it is similar to the Indian Redmi Note 9 Pro. All models feature the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen protector.

Specifications

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Design

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All the models' frame were made of plastic with front and back sides are made of glass (Gorilla Glass 5). The Note 9 Pro was available at Tropical Green, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray colors,[6] while the Indian Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Mac were available at Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black colors.

Hardware

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Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G chipset and the Adreno 618 graphics processor. It also has an octa-core composed of 2 Kryo 465 Gold cores clocking at 2.3GHz and 6 Kryo 465 Silvers clocking at 1.8GHz.[7]

The devices were equipped with a 5020 mAh lithium-polymer battery and has different supportable charging speeds (in watts):

  • Note 9 Pro (India): 18W wired
  • Note 9 Pro (Global): 30W wired (also has 33W fast charging[8][9])
  • Note 9 Pro Max: 33W wired

Internal storage configuration

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Storage Memory Applications
64GB 4GB RAM Note 9 Pro (India)
6GB RAM Note 9 Pro / Pro Max
128GB 4GB RAM Note 9 Pro (Global / India)
6GB RAM All Models
8GB RAM Note 9 Pro / Pro Max
All models use UFS 2.1

Software

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All models were pre-installed with Android 10 mobile OS with MIUI 11 User Interface. It received multiple updates:

Software update (2020-2022)
Date UI OS References Notes
March-May 2020 MIUI 11 (pre-installed) Android 10 (pre-installed)
November 2020 MIUI 12 Android 11 [10][11] Initial release in Europe
June 2021 MIUI 12.5 [12]
June 2022 MIUI 13 Android 12 [13]

Availability

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The devices were released by global phase rollout by region.

Redmi Note 9 Pro

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

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Reception

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Note 9 Pro

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In terms of design, REVU PH stated for a positive feature: "The Redmi Note 9 Pro goes for a simple yet premium look. Xiaomi protects the front and back of the phone with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and combines that with a plastic frame. The Glacier White color our test unit comes in looks sleek, clean, and feels smooth and grippy in hand."[20]

It also captures image with detailed photos and color reproduction with the main camera.[20] The battery life was long, with 14 hours of on-screen usage from battery tests from PhoneArena.[21]

Note 9 Pro Max

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The Note 9 Pro Max can charge from 0 to 52% in 30 minutes. However, a reviewer from Gadgets360 noticed that the device started heating while charging.[22]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  2. ^ "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  3. ^ "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (India) - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  4. ^ a b published, Aakash Jhaveri (2020-03-12). "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro series makes its global debut in India". TechRadar. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  5. ^ Michail. "Redmi Note 9 Pro first sales end in minutes". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  6. ^ "Redmi Note 9 Pro review: Living up to the legend". REVU Philippines. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  7. ^ a b Guison, Duey (2020-04-30). "Xiaomi makes the Redmi Note 9 Series Official Globally". UNBOX PH. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  8. ^ Black, Marie. "Affordable Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 & Note 9 Pro Launch Globally". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  9. ^ Basco, Justine (2020-06-09). "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Review". YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  10. ^ Michail. "Redmi Note 9 Pro gets Android 11 update with MIUI 12". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  11. ^ Alderson, Alex (2020-11-13). "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro receives a new MIUI 12 update in Europe; Global upgrade for all Redmi Note 8 handsets will be ready next month". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  12. ^ Alderson, Alex (2021-06-17). "Xiaomi upgrades the Redmi Note 9 Pro to Android 11, but holds back on MIUI 12.5 for now". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  13. ^ Li, Deng (2022-06-13). "Xiaomi MIUI 13/Android 12 global device List". Huawei Central. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  14. ^ "Redmi Note 9 Pro, Note 9 Pro Max with SD 720G launched". REVU Philippines. 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  15. ^ Michail. "Redmi Note 9 and global Note 9 Pro announced". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  16. ^ "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro comes to Singapore". AsiaOne. 2020-05-12. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  17. ^ "Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro to launch in PH May 26". REVU Philippines. 2020-05-22. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  18. ^ "Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro in the UK". BusinessWire. 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2026-04-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ "Redmi Note 9 Pro, Pro Max: Price and availability (Update: India sales begin)". Android Authority. 2020-05-11. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  20. ^ a b "Redmi Note 9 Pro review: Living up to the legend". REVU Philippines. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  21. ^ Petrova, Iskra (2026-04-02). "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro review". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  22. ^ "Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Review". Gadgets 360. Archived from the original on 2026-01-15. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
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